Small bags filled with silicone gel that we get with new shoes usually end up in the trash, most commonly because we believe they are useless, or even, poisonous. The truth is that there is no poison inside, but silicon dioxide which is not edible (that’s why it’s highlighted on the packaging), but it can serve you in the house really well.
Here are some ways you can use these small bags:
- Put them in your gym bag
The main purpose for using these small bags is to absorb extra moisture, so it will do wonders in your gym bag. Bacteria grow in moisty surrounding, and these bags decrease moist, there will be less bacteria. And do you know what that means? Less unpleasant odors! - Put them in a closet with clean towels
Silica gel in you towel closet can make sure that your towels don’t get damp and keep them smelling nice. This is an especially useful tip for those whose towels stay in the bathroom, which naturally has more moisture and steam.
- Make you razor last longer
If you use a disposable razors, and you really throw them away after one use, this is not for you. But if you use them until they are completely dull, this is probably why you should store them in a plastic container, including two silica bags inside. There will be less moisture and your razor will last much longer.
- Save your phone
You have probably heard that if you put your soaked cell phone in a container full of rice, it will save it. No, the rice won’t attract little Chinese people who will fix it overnight-but soak in the water. You can do the same thing with a couple of these bags.
- Save your Christmas ornaments
Store your Christmas ornaments for next year in a box, throw in a couple of silica bags and they will make sure that your ornaments last longer and look as good as new!
- Save your camera
If you have a nice camera, you know that moisture is its arch enemy. The solution is, of course, in these little bags! There’s no need to hide your camera at home and never take it out because you’re afraid of humidity- just add a couple of these silica bags in the bag you usually keep your camera and stay calm.
- Defog car windows
Drivers go crazy in this time of the year, because the car windows are getting foggy. To make things worse, you have to wait for about 10 minutes so that the ventilation can work its magic to make the fog go away. In that time, you could get to work by bus! Put a few of silica bags underneath the window which will stop the fogging.
- Save your photographs
Photos degrade with time, which in contrast of the electronical ones, really give you a sense of nostalgia. Luckily, magical baggies are here to the rescue. Throw a couple of these silica bags in the box you keep the photographs and don’t worry, moist can do no harm.
- Save your makeup
Silica gel should be a “must have” in your makeup bag, which will soak in all the excess moisture and save your powders.
Get rid of old book odor
Let’s face it- the smell of old books is one of the most beautiful odors in the world and you totally shouldn’t want to get rid of it. But we don’t judge- if you are a freak that dislikes these odors, simply put your book in a bag full of silica gel and leave it overnight. Tomorrow this beautiful odor will be gone.
